Cycling Performance Coaching is a podcast by Australian road cyclists Oli Stenning and Sam Hill. Competing at national and international level, Oli is still racing while Sam has transitioned into coaching and teaching.
We dive into training, racing, and equipment, sharing real stories from the road and behind the scenes of the sport. From practical coaching insights to honest conversations with guest riders and coaches, this podcast gives you the tools and perspective to improve your performance.
CPC #27: Turning Power into Podiums ft. Michael Picken
What does it take to turn a 400+ watt FTP into a state championship victory? As Michael Picken discovered, having the engine is only half the battle.
In this episode, I'm joined by CPC athlete Michael Picken to discuss his journey from competitive baseball to triathlon and eventually road cycling.
We chat about his incredible power numbers, the challenges of learning racecraft, balancing training with work and family, and his impressive performances at Masters Nationals.
We finish with a breakdown of his breakthrough victory at the NSW Masters State Criterium Championships, and how smart racing finally turned his potential into gold.
9 Oct 2026
CPC #26: The Road to Kona ft. Ben Hill
Ben Hill joins me again as he prepares to take on the biggest race of his career: the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. We chat preparation, race-day expectations and what it takes to compete on triathlon’s biggest stage.
8 Sept 2026
CPC #25: IRONMAN Wales Race Preview ft. Ben Hill
Ben Hill is back on the podcast ahead of IRONMAN Wales. We chat through his final preparation, race-day strategy and why he’s chosen one of the toughest courses on the IRONMAN calendar. Ben breaks down the brutal bike and run courses, the competition he’ll face, and his goal of putting himself in contention for the win.
We also discuss what a win could mean for a potential trip to Kona just four weeks later.
21 Aug 2026
CPC #24: Beyond the Training Plan ft. Jack & Dylan from Pinnacle Performance
Sam sits down with Jack and Dylan from Pinnacle Performance Coaching to chat about their recent two-month stint in Europe, supporting athletes and learning more about the pathway for young Australians chasing the WorldTour. They also dive into coaching philosophy, athlete communication, critical power, W′, testing and how good coaching goes far beyond simply writing a training plan.
9 Aug 2026
CPC #23: Bike Racer to China’s Head National Coach ft. Boris Clark
Boris “Bozza” Clark has had one hell of a journey through cycling.
After racing in Europe as a junior, Bozza battled iliac artery endofibrosis, underwent major surgery and came close to leaving racing behind altogether. He then produced the best years of his career, wearing yellow at the Tour of Southland, eventually finishing on the GC podium and racing the UCI circuit in Asia.
Now armed with a Master’s in Sport Science, Bozza is the Head Endurance Coach of the Chinese national cycling team, where he’s already helped oversee huge improvements in their track program.
We chat about his racing career, nearly turning pro, coaching at the highest level, China’s rapid progression and then get properly nerdy on training science, including critical power, VLamax, track performance and more.
One of my favourite chats yet.
1 Aug 2026
CPC #22: Why Pog is the GOAT
Tadej Pogačar has just won his fifth Tour de France, and the question now has to be asked: are we watching the greatest cyclist of all time?
In this solo episode, Sam breaks down what makes Pogačar so dominant, including his VO₂ max, lactate threshold, mitochondrial efficiency, fuelling, durability and ability to keep producing huge power deep into races.
We also look at his incredible versatility across Grand Tours, time trials and the Classics, before comparing him with Eddy Merckx and making the case for why Pogačar may already be the GOAT.
25 Jul 2026
CPC #21: 8:53 Ironman, Full-Time Teacher, New Dad ft. Blake Parker
Blake Parker is a teacher, new dad and seriously strong long-course triathlete.
After starting out in surf boat rowing, Blake found cycling and triathlon almost by accident. He has since worked his way to an 8:53 Ironman at Busselton, finishing as the sixth-fastest man overall, along with a recent second place in his age group at Ironman Cairns.
We chat about his progression into triathlon, balancing training with work and family, what his week actually looks like, fuelling, lactate testing, the value of training with good people, and what comes next after stepping back from full Ironman racing.
19 Jul 2026
CPC #20: Built, Not Born ft. Luke Deasey
I sat down with Luke Deasey to chat about the journey behind a cycling career built through years of hard work, persistence and sacrifice.
From growing up in Tamworth to working hard to help fund his racing in Europe, Luke shares the highs, the setbacks and the lessons he learned along the way. We also chat about his recent transition away from professional racing, what life looks like now, and why he has no regrets.
If you're chasing big goals in cycling, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind the athletes, I think you'll really enjoy this one.
Thanks for coming on the podcast, Luke.
Enjoy!
15 Jul 2026
CPC: #19: Losing the Dream, Finding the Fire ft. Kobi Mathiske
Today I sat down with 19-year-old cyclist turned triathlete Kobi Mathiske, an athlete with big dreams.
Kobi has always set his sights high, but chasing those ambitions comes with plenty of pressure, uncertainty and sacrifices that often go unseen.
If you're a young cyclist dreaming of making it to the WorldTour, I really encourage you to give this episode a listen. We often focus on the physical side of performance, but the mental side is just as important and doesn't get nearly enough attention.
Thanks for coming on the podcast, Kobi. What a chat.
Enjoy!
11 Jul 2026
CPC #18: Junior & Masters Road National Championships Preview ft. Oli Stenning
I sat down with Oli Stenning to preview the 2026 AusCycling Junior & Masters Road National Championships, taking place in Yandina on the Sunshine Coast from 17 to 20 September.
We break down all three events, starting with Thursday’s time trial, raced over 9.4 km for U15 riders and 15 km for U17 and Masters competitors. We then preview Friday’s criteriums on a fast 2 km circuit, followed by the weekend’s road races on an exciting, punchy course raced on a 10 km lap.
Only interested in the Nationals preview? Skip ahead to 16 minutes. However, I strongly encourage you to listen from the start to get the full lowdown on the epic finish of the Melbourne to Warrnambool, where Oli came agonisingly close to victory and finished a close second.
Enjoy!
2 Jul 2026
CPC #17: What it takes to become World Champion ft. Simon Cochrane
On this episode, I’m joined by Simon Cochrane, New Zealand endurance athlete, coach, Ultraman World Champion and one of the most impressive ultra-endurance athletes in the world.
Simon won Ultraman Australia in 2023 in a world-record time of 19:48:47, before going on to win the Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii later that year, becoming the first man to break 21 hours on the course.
We spoke about his journey from Ironman racing into Ultraman, what it takes to race for three days straight, how he manages pacing, fuelling, training, recovery and mindset, and why the simple things matter so much when the distances become extreme.
Simon also shared insights into coaching, family life, trail ultras, and what keeps him chasing huge endurance challenges after already reaching the top of the sport.
A fascinating chat with one of the toughest and most thoughtful athletes in endurance sport.
23 Jun 2026
CPC #16: Silver at Ironman Cairns ft. Ben Hill
Returning guest (and brother of the host) Ben Hill joined us today to recap his incredible 2nd place at Ironman Cairns.
Ben has now completed nine Ironmans. In each race, he learns a little more about himself and the sport. Although this was the first time Ben dipped under the eight-hour mark and finished 2nd, the perfect day still eludes him. But he can feel it getting closer and closer.
Enjoy!
21 Jun 2026
CPC #15: Quiz Time ft. 3x Guest Britt Litton
How much do you know about calories, lactic acid and FTP?
In this episode, not only do we have a groundbreaking visual component, or 'medium', but we have the first quiz to ever feature on the Podcast.
Britt charitably sat through my assortment of random questions like the absolute trooper that she is. She thrives of gruelling, long and uncomfortable tasks, and it really shows in this episode.
Absolute pleasure to have Britt back on the podcast.
Hope you enjoy, and comment below how you went in the quiz!
6 Jun 2026
CPC #14: National level triathlete turned World Class Cyclist ft. Kane Richards
Today I caught up with a good mate of mine, Kane Richards.
Kane has an impressive list of results, from winning the Australian National Road Series in 2022 to taking wins across Europe, Asia and New Zealand.
Wherever Kane pins a number on, you know it’s going to be a hard race.
In this episode, Kane gives some fascinating insight into life inside professional racing. We talk about his transition from triathlon to road racing, the small things off the bike that can make a huge difference, and how he has forged a career on two wheels despite some significant setbacks.
Hope you enjoy!
25 May 2026
CPC #13: Ultraman debut ends with silver ft. Britt Litton
In today’s episode, I welcomed Britt Litton back to the podcast!
Britt has just achieved an extraordinary second place at Ultraman Australia, a brutal event made up of a 10km swim, 421km ride and an 84km double marathon to finish.
We discussed her disastrous lead-in to the race, which saw her unable to train for two weeks right before the event, the numbers required to set the fastest bike split over 421km, how she managed a shoulder injury with 8km still left to swim, and everything that went into lining up, competing and landing on the podium in her debut Ultraman.
If you’re into endurance sport, this episode is for you.
17 May 2026
CPC #12: Mastering the MTB ft. Eddie Willis
I sat down for the longest CPC podcast yet with gun MTB cyclist Eddie Willis, to chat all things riding! Also, plenty of discussion on swimming…
Eddie is a multiple national champion on the dirt — U15 XCC and U17 XCM — with some impressive road results to match! To name a few, the GC win at Canberra Junior Tour and a stage win at Tour of Bright up the iconic Tawonga Gap.
There’s plenty of chat about training, equipment, and how to develop skills on the MTB, but my favourite part of the podcast is the lessons Eddie has learnt from his rivals, and now mates, who have made it to the highest level of the sport.
There are some great insights here, and we genuinely forgot we were recording a podcast for a while.
Super fun to record this one. I think you’ll really enjoy it.
27 Apr 2026
CPC #11: The life of an Ironman ft. Ben Hill
In this episode, I sit down with my brother and Pro Triathlete Ben Hill to chat all things Ironman.
We discuss Ben’s journey, how he found himself competing against the world’s best in the gruelling sport of Ironman and hard lessons learned along the way.
There’s some golden nuggets of information along the way, and as always plenty of laughs.
Enjoy!
15 Apr 2026
CPC #10: Ultraman Australia ft. Britt Litton
Today on the podcast, I chatted with Britt Littton. Britt has represented New Zealand twice in the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, she has completed a 10:49 Ironman at Kona and run a 3 hour marathon, all while being super mum of two kids and working full-time. Britt has an awesome story to share, getting into endurance sports after the birth of her first child and never looking back. She has a wicked sense of humour, has a joyful and carefree approach to life and enjoys a red bull or 17 while keeping up with her massive training schedule. Plenty of laughs in this one. Enjoy.
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7 Apr 2026
CPC #9: Life after cycling ft. Rylee Field
It’s been a couple of years, but the CPC Podcast is back!
I (virtually) sat down with my former teammate, Rylee Field, to chat about his cycling journey, life after racing, and mental health.
Really enjoyed recording this one. I hope you do as well.
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